Parliamentary Law Making

Question 1

What was the main issue in Miller v Sec of State for Brexit [2016]?

Answer 1

Challenge to the Gov’ts right to trigger Brexit

Only Parliament can overrule a previous Act.

Question 2

In H v Mental Health Rev Tribunal [2001], who had the burden of proof?

Answer 2

Patient had the burden of proof to prove release

Human rights mean that the State has burden.

Question 3

What did the House of Lords Act 1999 accomplish?

Answer 3

Abolished the system of hereditary peers

Question 4

What is the significance of the Abortion Act 1967?

Answer 4

An example of a successful private members Bill

Question 5

What does the Hunting with Dogs Bill 1998 represent?

Answer 5

An example of a failed private members Bill (eventually passed as a public Bill)

Question 6

What was the outcome of the Hunting Act 2004?

Answer 6

An example of a successful public Bill (which started life as a failed private members Bill)

Question 7

What change did the Royal Assent Act 1967 bring about?

Answer 7

The Monarch no longer receives the text of the Bill being assenting to

Question 8

What was notable about the Scottish Militia Bill 1707?

Answer 8

The last time a Monarch refused to give assent to a Bill

Question 9

What right did the Succession to the Crown Act 2013 establish?

Answer 9

Gave the firstborn of William & Kate the right to succeed to the throne regardless of gender

Question 10

What do the Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949 limit?

Answer 10

Limited the power of the HLs, which can now only delay a Bill for one year, not block it

Question 11

What does the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 exemplify?

Answer 11

An example of an Act passed due to changing public opinion